Dubai LEEDs the way in building green offices

Dubai’s commercial property sector is taking bigger strides toward a green strategy than the residential property market, in the backdrop of maturing yet challenging market conditions, according to a new report by property consultancy, Core Savills.

June 12
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The UAE ranks among the top 10 countries to hold LEED certifications outside the US, while Dubai ranks 3rd in global cities with the highest number of green buildings (under both LEED and BREEAM), says the report.

The market has seen a significant surge in certificate completions over the last 5 years, with 54% being awarded the Gold rating, the second highest rating achievable in a LEED certification. 81% of ongoing office projects in the UAE come with a LEED-certification, the highest ratio among global cities.